... of the people who enjoyed that particular type of material. For example, I personally do not find an ounce of talent in rap music, it would not make a difference in my life whether or not existed. Many anti-rap groups contend that rap promotes gang violence and insults women (calling them bitches and whores). But if I was in a position where I could ban it and ... did, I would be denying a group of people their careers as rap artists or producers and denying the fans of rap music their listening enjoyment. This would not only be selfish on my part, but it would deprive many others of th...

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... of all of the censorships that are placed in music, cartoons and movies from now in days. Music now in days especially RAP is censured very strictly because of their lyrics, and by what their lyrics can promote. Its true rap artists now in days use a great deal of obscenities, violence and foul language in their lyrics that can create censorship. Many ... ...

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... the great things about this country, the freedom to express yourself. It is not fair, nor is it constitutional that music should be censored in anyway. It is not only rap music trying to be censored it is in all types of music. They are taking away their rights and it isn't fair. Wall-Mart CD standards are Changing Pop Music ... choose to monitor their children's musical selections. Discontinuing production of this music takes the freedom of expression away form everyone, musicians and fans of every age. The increasing controversy surrounding rap music, with its rough-edged lyrics about...

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... be censored so all audiences can hear it without it containing any controversial lyrics. Others believe it should not be censored and musical artists should be able to speak, sing, rap, or rhyme freely without anyone censoring them. Religious or moral beliefs have a great influence on how a person feels about censorship, and as generations pass on the common beliefs on it ... ...

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... by his toe"" he gives a reason why he says what he says. He feeds off of the media and the public saying what they do about him. He likes to rap and society won't let him say what he wants, so he says twice as appalling lyrics. This whole song if you listen to it tells how the media has made ... ...

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... hips during his time of fame, now though he is considered a revolutionary figure in music. Elvis" gyrating hips gave off the same message of sexual interest as the now popular rap artist Juvenile. Simply because people are being more direct in what they are discussing over mass media dose not change what it means....

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... or proven.(3) Many organizations have been founded as a counter attack to the Parent's Music Resource Center. One group that works for freedom of expression call themselves, Parents of Rock and Rap. Members include students of all ages, parents, grandparents, college professors and musicians. No matter what side of the issue you stand for, the issues as of now have to be ... ...

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... children to be exposed to profanity, nudity, and violence, which I can see as a good point. Although I am all for free speech and no censorship, I am totally against that whole gangsta rap thing. Freedom of speech should not be abused by talking about gangs, guns, drugs, rape, and discriminating women. I still feel that freedom of speech is not as free as it ... ...

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... CDs is the controversial Eminem Marshal Mathers LP. Many people have objected to his lyrics but all he has to say is " people criticize me for my lyrics and subject I rap about, but they haven't lived my life"(Paker114). No one has the right to restrict Eminem's right to express the feelings and stories in his songs. Although his lyrics are ... ...

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... importance of music to kids. "Or for anyone who's ever been through s--- in their lives Till they sit and they cry at night wishin' they'd die Till they throw on a rap record and they sit, and they vibe" So what is wrong with these artists lyrics? Is it that they are inappropriate and graphic? No, is it because these expressions conflict ... ...

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